First Communion and First Reconciliation

"Take and eat; this is my body, given for you." ~Luke 22:19

First Communion (or First Eucharist) is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation: it is the Body and Blood of Christ Himself, and food for our journey of faith.

At Santa Maria, students prepare for both First Reconciliation (making their first Confession) and First Eucharist in a 2-year program. This process involves special instructional sessions like Family Faith Formation days, prayer services, and retreats.

Typically, students receive their First Communion in 2nd Grade, and must be enrolled in a Faith Formation program for at least one year before beginning the preparation process: Kindergarten is recommended, and 1st Grade is required.

* Contact: Sister Mary Margaret Phan | 925-254-2426 x306 | srmmphan@smparish.org

For the 2017 First Communion photos by photographer Vinh Hoang, please visit the Golden Life Studio website.